Protect My Peace

This spoken word poem captures the raw vulnerability and isolation often felt on the journey of self-discovery and healing. It briefly but powerfully illustrates how we can navigate painful and challenging experiences, moving toward internal validation, love, and strength. Ultimately, it invites us to open up to people, places, and things that align with our values and contribute to our sense of peace.

Transcript

I replaced anxiety with agility and people still wanted to get rid of me or project.

When we're hurt inside,

We neglect to see the reality of our condition.

In and out of therapy,

Wishing to see things from under the haze one day.

Little did I know it was my own friends and family in my own way.

To meeting myself,

Leveling up my health,

My wealth,

Reconnecting to my power.

All the days I woke up at ungodly hours,

Sweating or screaming no,

I didn't get to.

Or whatever I say,

It won't make it change.

Without realization,

We get stuck in the same range of suffering.

I don't deserve to be treated this way,

But I used to stay.

Hearing my name against words that do not represent me.

Aching in the hollow embrace of being unseen and I probably look mean.

Am I going crazy?

Other words?

When words and actions don't align,

Losing sight of my own mind,

Ascending out of my spine in frenzy.

I need someone who I can depend on endlessly.

It's not you.

No sense in playing myself,

Getting overwhelmed.

I'm going to put it down and protect my peace.

To me,

You are deceased.

Reviews

“When we’re hurt inside we neglect to see the reality of our condition.” I have personally experienced this to be true as well. Beautiful. Thank you for posting.

It is easy sometimes to stay small and forget all the magic we’ve been given because someone else wants to hold our power. Blessings as you take the back and now can brighten the world with your own shine.

Powerful. Thank you for sharing. Loved this offering.